How far is Brent, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 656.9 miles (1057.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 519.5 miles (836.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Sunshine Ranches.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
253.2 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South University Drive
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Turn right onto Stirling Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Stirling Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 136th Avenue
666 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue
Car Route Details
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Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Sunshine Ranches?
The road trip is about 656.9 miles (1057.2 km) and usually takes 11h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 328.6 miles from Brent and 328.3 miles from Sunshine Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 519.5 miles (836.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $96.15 one way or $192.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Sunshine Ranches, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 519.5 mi (836.06 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunshine Ranches
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 26.0459200, -80.3289400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunshine Ranches (-80.32894, 26.04592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1057 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $96.15 | $192.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.54 | $213.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.49 | $226.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $100.83 | $201.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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